On Wednesday, (April 21), President Rodrigo Duterte hinted that he’s not yet ready to grant a request for returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to be allowed to reduce the number of days in quarantine so … Read more
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, otherwise known as OWWA, is the government’s prime agency for OFWs. With its mandate to protect and assist Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), OWWA has been a constant presence for the … Read more
If you are an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who is planning to return to the Philippines soon, it is important to know the latest procedures, especially amid travel restrictions enforced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. … Read more
If you are an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) or if you are planning to be one, there are certain government agencies that you should know about. Each of these agencies plays a role in the … Read more
The Overseas Workers Welfare Authority (OWWA) expressed its hopes that the passage of the Bayanihan 3 into law will bring more funds for the agency’s financial aid for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). According to OWWA … Read more
If you are an OFW and you are paying OWWA’s membership fee for $25 valid for 2 years, you are entitled to a lot of benefits, including death and burial benefits, scholarship benefits, livelihood grants, … Read more
If you have an OFW relative who died abroad, you can actually claim their death benefits from OWWA. If the deceased OFW was an active member of OWWA, the beneficiaries can claim up to PHP … Read more
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration on Saturday (March 20) urged overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who are planning to come back home to postpone their trips due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in the country. … Read more
During his 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA) given on July 27, 2020, President Rodrigo Duterte mentioned the need to provide aid, such as trainings and scholarships, to the dependents of repatriated overseas Filipino … Read more
When you work abroad, you will come across agencies like DOLE, POLO, and OWWA. They are basically the agencies that are responsible for ensuring that OFWs abroad are living well. In this article, we will … Read more